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Upper Chicago Basin Trail

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Upper Chicago Basin Trail

Upper Chicago Basin Trail

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Weminuche Wilderness

This segment may be highly dangerous

Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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    1. Needleton/Johnson Creek Trail & Chicago Basin Trail — Weminuche Wilderness

    27.1km

    11:03

    1,470m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    July 21, 2023

    Chicago Basin Trail begins where the Needle/Johnson Creek Trail crosses over Needle Creek in the upper basin. It continues until the Windom Peak and Sunlight Peak summit routes part ways from each other. Many people travel to Chicago Basin to climb the high peaks in the area, but some people come just to get into the upper basin. There are alpine lakes and streams far above treeline right alongside the trail with camping above treeline available.

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      Distance 853 m

      Uphill 160 m

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      Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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